Toward the end of the 2010s, my family and I were getting into the habit of traveling outside of England for our family holiday. We had a lovely holiday in 2019 in the South of France and enjoyed the sun, the pool, and the glorious French bakeries. Upon returning to a more gloomy climate, we … Read more
Against all expectations, England could be playing for the 2024 Six Nations title in the championship finale at Parc OL on Saturday night. The visitors’ odds of winning are vanishingly short, though it’s a far cry from 12 months ago, when Les Bleus condemned them to their heaviest ever home defeat. France were in dire … Read more
A Benjamin Franklin docudrama coming soon to Apple TV+ will have the founding father taking on the dangerous task of convincing the king of France to financially support the American Revolution. Legendary actor Michael Douglas has the title role of Franklin, a limited series premiering in April. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac … Read more
Two years ago, Wales were defending champions and France were on their way to the Grand Slam. Now they’re both just hoping to avoid the wooden spoon. To their credit, Warren Gatland’s young side has shown flashes, which is more than can be said for Les Bleus, who entered the 2024 Six Nations as favourites … Read more
France has been forced to close its canals and rivers because human traffickers use them as “taxi boats” to transport migrants over the English Channel. The French government has begun mooring buoys across rivers to prevent smuggling gangs from eluding French police and border guards on the beaches. Criminal groups have been transporting empty “taxi … Read more